Principles of Teaching
Bloomsburg University
 

Teaching Effectiveness as Outlined by Various Textbooks

Cruickshank: The Act of Teaching

Personal Characteristics

• Enthusiasm

• Warmth and humorous

• Credible

• High Expectations

• Encouraging and Supportive

• Businesslike (Goal-Oriented, Serious, Deliberate, Organized)

• Adaptable/Flexible

• Knowledgeable
   

Cruickshank: The Act of Teaching

Skills and Abilities

• Establishes Set

• Used Variety

• Optimized Instructional Time

• Uses Questions

• Provides Clear Instructions

• Monitors Student Progress

• Provides Feedback and Reinforcement

Borich: Effective Teaching Methods

• Establishes Lesson Clarity

• Uses Instructional Variety

• Promotes Teacher Task Orientation

• Engages Students in the Learning Process

• High Student Success Rate

• Smooth Lesson Delivery

• Uses a Variety of Questioning Techniques

• Demonstrates Enthusiasm

• Maximizes Time

• Exhibits Positive Expectations
   

Kauchak and Eggen: Teaching and Learning

• Establishes a safe, positive, and warm classroom climate

• Effective Use of Time

• Has Positive Attitude and Beliefs

• Demonstrates Enthusiasm

• Has High Expectations

• Utilizes Effective Communication
      Precise Terminology
      Connected Discourse
      Transitions
      Emphasis
      Congruent Verbal and Nonverbal Behaviors

• Has Organization

• Uses Good Lesson Development